According to Conservation: “From cradle to gate, liquid soaps [also known as handwash] require five times more energy for raw material production and nearly 20 times more energy for packaging production than bar soaps do.” “A recent study on the environmental impacts of soaps and their associated packaging found that bar soaps have a lower …
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Our Review: Wild Sage & Co Soaps
Item name: Handmade soaps Made by: Wild Sage & Co Bought from: Wild Sage & Co Description: Based in Herefordshire, Wild Sage & Co is a small family-run business, founded in 2013, selling handmade soaps and skin balms derived solely from natural ingredients. Their simple but spot on aims read: “We believe skin care should be …
Coronavirus: Plastic 1-0 Planet? Covid-19 Scare Sees Many Reverting to Plastic
“Washing your hands is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from illnesses,” according to the NHS. Public Health England says the same, and suggests that we should only be using hand sanitiser when handwashing isn’t possible. It can be quite rough on our skin and in some cases lead to cracking …
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EXCLUSIVE 15% DISCOUNT CODE – Gower Lavender Soaps
We have recently discovered a new independent company producing fantastic homemade soaps. And we’re using them personally. Plastic free, or zero waste, soaps that are free of harsh chemicals, kind to your skin and made here in the UK aren’t that easy to find. Based in South Wales, Gower Lavender makes and sells beautiful soaps …
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